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Highlights

  • Spacious closets
  • Covered parking
  • Professional services
  • Full-size in-unit washers and dryers
  • Updated units
  • On-site manager

Location

16516 Creek Ln Se, Yelm, WA 98597, USA
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Management

The Rants Group | Residential Rentals

Leasing office

(360) 458-2166

Property Overview

Yelm Creek Apartments receives a strong overall rating of 8.6 from Zumper, reflecting its competitive pricing and excellent amenities, with scores of 10 for value and 9 for location. Residents can enjoy spacious closets, covered parking, professional management, and convenient in-unit washers and dryers. Additionally, the property is located close to a top-rated elementary school and features a comprehensive listing with 31 photos, providing a clear view of its offerings.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Yelm Creek Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Yelm Creek Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
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Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath843 sqft$1,650 /mo1 unit availableUpdated and bright clean and very well cared for complex with an onsite manager to help with the little things. Safe, light and bright complex with covered parking and a great mix of tenants makes this a great place to call home. It is within walking distance to restaurants and shopping centers. Each unit gets a covered parking stall and plenty of guest parking is available. The units have been updated and are always sparkling clean as we use professional services to prepare the unit just for you. The onsite manager is always ready to help with questions or any issues that may arise. Some of the unit features are: Covered parking Full size washer and dryers in your unit Eating bar Spacious closets and newer surfaces in all units Onsite Manager: Lisa McGrath 360-458-2166 *** NO SHOWINGS OF OCCUPIED UNITS *** Unit 843 SF Security Deposit: $1650.00 Pets are allowed with a $450.00 deposit, No Dogs Pet rent: $75.00 per month per pet Water/Sewer: $50.00 per month School District: Yelm Minimum Lease: 12 Months *** All tenants are required to obtain renters or liability insurance. ***

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Amenities for Yelm Creek Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Sink Disposal

Appliances

DishwasherIn-Unit Laundry
OvenRange
Range/OvenRefrigerator
Washer and Dryer

Building

Cats OK

Services

Garbage
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Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed
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About Yelm Creek Apartments

HomeApartments in Yelm Yelm Creek Apartments

A safe, light, and bright complex with covered parking and a great mix of tenants makes this a great place to call home. It is within walking distance of restaurants and shopping centers. Each unit has a covered parking stall, and plenty of guest parking is available. The units have been updated and are always sparkling clean as we use professional services to prepare the unit just for you. The onsite manager is always ready to help with questions or any issues that may arise. Visit https rantsgroup com for more information.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Yelm Creek Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Yelm Creek Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Yelm Creek Apartments
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Yelm Creek Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Yelm Creek Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including cats allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Yelm Creek Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Yelm Creek Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Yelm Creek Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Yelm Creek Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • 4 pet grooming services nearby
  • 6 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet hospital in the area

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Yelm Creek Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
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Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Yelm

2-bedroom apartments at Yelm Creek Apartments cost about 1% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Yelm.

Median rents as of Sep 21 2025.
Yelm
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Yelm
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$1,550
March 2024$1,555
April 2024$1,534
May 2024$1,550
June 2024$1,600
July 2024$1,600
August 2024$1,549
September 2024$1,575
October 2024$1,524
November 2024$1,559
December 2024$1,600
January 2025$1,636
February 2025$1,635
March 2025$1,600
May 2025$1,395
June 2025$1,535
July 2025$1,597
August 2025$1,721
September 2025$1,600

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$66,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $66,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,650.
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Schools near Yelm Creek Apartments

Fort Stevens Elementary School

16525 100th way se

yelm, WA, 98597

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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Yelm near 16516 Creek Ln Se

Walking

4/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 16516 Creek Ln Se, Yelm

Groceries

6/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

4/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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